About Us

What Is Code for DC?

Code for DC is a Code for America Brigade located here in Washington, DC. Founded in 2012, we are a a non-partisan, non-political group of volunteer civic hackers working together to solve local issues and help people engage with the city. We host twice-monthly hacknights and other events to gather, discuss, and get stuff done.

We're looking to bring people with all different skill sets together to maximize our potential. Civic hackers aren't just developers—they're journalists, lawyers, designers, and interested citizens in general. The more community participation, the better.

Kate Rabinowitz Co-Captain

Terry Creamer Co-Captain

Michael Kalish Co-Captain

Kelli Shewmaker Co-Captain

Community Partners

Former Leadership

Matt Bailey Co-Captain

Leah Bannon Co-Captain

Sravanthi Kadali Deputy Captain

Press Releases

July 26, 2014 | Meet ANC Finder: Code for DC’s New Project that Helps District Residents Shape Their Neighborhood

Some of Washington, DC’s most important local government decisions are made or shaped by 40 elected bodies known as Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs). Despite ANCs’ important role in addressing local issues, it is difficult for citizens to engage with the ANCs that represent them.

April 22, 2014 | Code for DC’s Latest App Gives Parents a Voice in Critical Changes to DC School Policy

Washington, DC, education officials are proposing historic changes to the way students are assigned to public schools that will impact thousands of families. To help parents navigate these important initiatives, Code for DC is introducing a web and mobile app called Our DC Schools that explains the proposed changes and provides citizens with a platform to give the city government feedback about them.

September 23, 2013 | Code for DC’s Open Schools App Takes a Step Toward Helping DC Families with School Choice

Washington, DC public school parents face an array of complex education choices, but need better information to decide what’s best for their kids. Open Schools is a web application that will make comparing school demographic and performance data simpler, empowering parents to make better choices.

Code for America is a non-partisan, non-political organization working to create low-risk settings for innovation between citizens and government. Learn more about Code for America's mission and its Fellowship, Brigade, Accelerator, Peer Network and Code for All programs.